05-19-2010, 06:45 PM
There are many Japanese armors that could be worn today. If the museums would let us of course!!! :lol: Medieval society in Japan is only 150 years prior and most armors that still exist are in decent shape. Granted most are heirlooms that are well taken care of.
The light-hearted jokes about Excalibur aside; there are many similarities in the legends which have some ring of truth to them. The sword in the stone is just that. Smelting the iron ore from rocks would draw it forth. Many myths interpretations
can go many ways. I like the Alani connection and will be researching more on it myself. I have picked up vague refrences before while reading so I do not have enough knowledge on them to post anything factual. Is there anywhere to start?
The light-hearted jokes about Excalibur aside; there are many similarities in the legends which have some ring of truth to them. The sword in the stone is just that. Smelting the iron ore from rocks would draw it forth. Many myths interpretations
can go many ways. I like the Alani connection and will be researching more on it myself. I have picked up vague refrences before while reading so I do not have enough knowledge on them to post anything factual. Is there anywhere to start?
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
